Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-12

termine which is the greatest the rest
of us are pointing to you both rs the
best exemplifcation of what Amerl-
can pluck and energy can accom-
plish. When | see this handsome city.
with its splendid residences and eQ'-
nent business blocks, with its activity
and stir, and when it occurs 10 me That
am at the greatest wheat market oil
the world, that tie largest flour-mlu IN
existence is located here, that the ca
pacity Of all such mills in Minneapolis
exceeds &c. 900 barrels Of flour day,
and that these mills are in direct com
munication with the markets OF Eu-
rope, and that millions OF barrels OF
-four are annually exported from this
city to foreign countries, find myself
wondering how much further would
have to go to reach the West-that Is,
the 81 Out West which used to be pre-
scented to my young imaginati by
wagons covered with canvas filed by
men. women, children, and hOuSekeep-
ing utensils. AS these establishments
dragged slowly through the vii
lapo on their way "Out West
IT seemed to me that their
occupants had forever bid fare
well to civilization. This was not 50
very long ago, and perhaps | SAW IN
these covered wagons some Of the pio-
neers of Minnesota and perhaps some
Of the early settlers of Minneapolis
were there. In 1870 the populatlon OF
Your State was 40, 700, and Of these
80, 800 were born in the state OF New
York nearly one eleventh OF the
whole. So You see it would be nothing
strange if q New York 10y had seen
some of these $1,000 people on their
way here. / DO not mention this Ia &c
proportion Of New York people among
your population for the purpose OF
claiming that You owe anything Of your
prosperity to any particular virtue fos-
tered by the State of their origin. |
am only thinking OF the idea | had
when ! saw thcm-that the people emit
nrating 70 the West had LETT c,ylilza-
ton behind them, and how absurd
1t would Ice il J should meet
one of these pioneers here to-day or his
son and talk To him OF the contrast be-
tween tie refinement, civilization, and
cultivation Of his present home and
the one he or his father left in New
York. Besides this, the fact that many
| States in the East contributed largely
to your early population gives all Il
little better right to be proud OF your
achievement, and every American cltt
zen ought to be proud that his country
can produce two cities with the history
and growth and success Of Minneapolis
and st. Paul.
Immediately after the speech the
party proceeded to the exposition III
carriages, escorted by military compa-
mics. They went directly to the stand,
where Mayor Ames briefly introduced
the President to the throngs Of people
il the building.
THE PRESIDENT TALKS AGAIN.
Mr.. Cleveland said Ladies and
Geutlcmcn,-l have already seen du-
ing my short stay in the city Of Min
ncrpols abundant proof OF the com
mandiug place 1t holds among the cities
Of the land, Int 81 my mind notml-
gives better assurance OF IT'S future de-
v,lopmeut and usefulness than the per
mancut establishment and mann
tcuanco Of such al exposition
MS this. / believe the sugges
ton sometimes made that there should
lc moro sentiment and less that isprc
teal IN orr national littis insincere anc
dciusiyc The browning glorles OF
| government are cities such a5 yours
increased tmdeand commerce amulu
Piled, happy, andcontentcdpopulation
increased production and iuancn
| uOWth Does sentiment, and special,
sentiment that mopcs over the past an,
REFUSES to look to the future, create
these things? The sentiment that VII
insure our continued prosperity will b.
found IN friendly competition, wnlcl
shall induce the wheat and flour Of Min
n,apolis to struggle with the cotton c
Memphis and Charleston III the rae
for national advancement.
oTT FOR OMAHA.
It the close Of the speech the part
returned at once to the hO.cl where
mos, elaborate supper Was served IN
private diuing-room. At . O'Clock ID
rariaees were taken as before, anl
with military escort, the honorc'
| guests proceeded to thu depot aud to)I
the tram Tor Omaha
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